LANTÉ (Louis-Marie) and Pierre de LA MÉSANGÈRE. Costumes des femmes de Hambourg, du Tyrol, de la Hollande, de la Suisse, de la Franconie, de l'Espagne, du royaume de Naples, etc. Paris, publisher, 1827. In-4, red half-maroquin with corners, smooth spine decorated, untrimmed (Period binding). First edition and first print run of this rare suite of 100 plates of traditional women's costumes drawn by Louis-Marie Lanté - with the exception of a few by Horace Vernet - and engraved by Georges-Jacques Gatine. They are preceded by an explanatory text by Pierre de La Mésangère, the editor of the Journal des dames et des modes. Proofs enhanced with brilliant period colours. Corners and headpieces worn, a few rare plates browned or spotted, small stain on first few leaves. Colas, n°1774 - Lipperheide, n°571 - Brunet, III, 785.